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Saint-Pierre, Martinique, Antilles, France, 18:20
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Saint-Pierre at dusk, 6:20 PM
Caribbean overseas department of Martinique, France
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April 2012 - Uploaded 2022/02/03
Saba island seen from a flight from St. Kitts to St. Martin, I have still never been to that island, perhaps one day, (not on top of my list because of the cost of getting there) the top of Mount Scenery on that island is also the highest point in the Netherlands, though I'm not sure if the former Dutch Antilles can be considered a part of the Netherlands, most of the islands have gone their own ways.
on these cold, damp spring days, i long to be back on nevis, unplugged and immersed in nature. yet that longing fades and i remember how much i love my friends, community, work, and play; how i'm immersed in nature each time i step into my backyard.
A small fishing boat arrives at the Charlotteville, Tobago pier on Man-O-War Bay. Stunning Pirate's Bay in the distance.
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Anse La Raye is a Fishing Village on Marigot Bay and the largest town in Anse la Raye Quarter, Saint Lucia. Saint Lucia is an Eastern Caribbean island nation in the West Indies. Print size 8x10 inches.
Morne Coubaril Historical Adventure Park is an 18th Century estate and working cocoa and sugar plantation near the town of Soufriére Saint Lucia. Saint Lucia is an Eastern Caribbean island nation in the West Indies. Print Size 13x19 inches. HWW.
life provides few certainties, yet one of these is impermanence; everything changes. we might want things to stay the same, but circumstances shift and the ground moves. our only choice is how we respond.
i saw this spiderweb in the sunrise light--a work of beauty. it likely only lasted one day, yet the spider responds by creating another web and then another. i'm trying to be more like the spider.
when someone gives me their full attention--listens with their whole being--i feel buoyed; buoyed by this rare gift. i try to bring genuine presence to all my interactions. nature is my role model. when i'm outside, i feel connected. the natural world is present and awake--it knows no other way to be. nature is an attentive, wise, beautiful teacher.
the wind was strong on nevis. it was a cooling companion and comforting background hum. photography became a practice in patience: notice and wait; breathe with the wind; capture the rare stillness. it was a practice in being and abiding--abiding while pulsing with aliveness.
[13:52, on the ground]
while on nevis, i read stacks of books--novels, non-fiction, and dharma. i encountered this question from a meditation teacher: since death alone is certain and the time of death uncertain, what is most important? that shook me awake. after reflection, i found some answers: kindness, connection, integrity, forgiveness, awareness, and love.
[14:52, on the ground]
i was captivated by the leaves on nevis. whether on the trees or the ground, the leaves are hefty and thick. this particular leaf showed both strength and tenderness, light spilling through its veins. it reminded me that to be brave is to be vulnerable. and that's a beautiful thing.
[15:52, on the ground]
My favourite tall ship has been in the George Town Harbour all week. The first opportunity I had to shoot it was on a this bleak day. One day I will find out the origin of this ship...hopefully.
...on another day and another year, I hope all my friends had a great year and that all you hope for will be yours for 2009.
Happy New Year!
“wild geese” by mary oliver:
you do not have to be good.
you do not have to walk on your knees
for a hundred miles through the desert, repenting.
you only have to let the soft animal of your body
love what it loves.
tell me about despair, yours, and i will tell you mine.
meanwhile the world goes on.
meanwhile the sun and the clear pebbles of the rain
are moving across the landscapes,
over the prairies and the deep trees,
the mountains and the rivers.
meanwhile the wild geese, high in the clean blue air,
are heading home again.
whoever you are, no matter how lonely,
the world offers itself to your imagination,
calls to you like the wild geese, harsh and exciting—
over and over announcing your place
in the family of things.
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Continuing from last week's post. There's a lot more on the property than just the train. There is the old plantation house, the museum as well as the distillery. On this occasion, we are only dealing with the newest attraction, which is the train.
This shot was taken on the return trip home. Back down the hill and back to the station. Using the same track . I'm sitting on the other side of the caboose.
There's a saying that "you can't go home again". Meaning that you can't truly return to where you were in life because you've changed. I've taken some time to reflect at the start of a new decade how far I've come in 10 years. I'm definitely not the same person I was 10 years ago. And I can't wait to see where I go in the up coming 10.
To know a bit more about the history of St. Nicholas Abbey and the attractions on the property, you can go here: https://www.stnicholasabbey.com/
To all of you, hope you enjoyed the weekend and have an awesome week ahead, wherever you are! Let me know what you think!
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Shutter speed: 0.00025 sec (1/4000)
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Continuing from last week's post. There's a lot more on the property than just the train. There is the old plantation house, the museum as well as the distillery. On this occasion, we are only dealing with the newest attraction, which is the train.
I don't normally take photos in such harsh light, but I was exploring the grounds after our ride and waiting for the train to come back around for the next trip. I couldn't resist this shot, even with the fence in the way. :D Always remember that yours shots won't always be perfect or the way you envision them. It's more important to catch memories, rather than perfection.
Full disclosure, I did add a bit more steam to make my shot a bit more dramatic and balanced.
To know a bit more about the history of St. Nicholas Abbey and the attractions on the property, you can go here: https://www.stnicholasabbey.com/
To all of you, hope you enjoyed the weekend and have an awesome week ahead, wherever you are! Let me know what you think!
Catch me also on:
Website: NickyHighlanderPhoto (dot) Com
Twitter: @nhighlanderfoto
Instagram: @nickyhighlander
Camera: NIKON D7200
Lens:Nikon 50mm F1.8 G Auto Focus-S Lens (Prime)
Shutter speed: 0.0005 sec (1/2000)
Aperture: f/2.8
ISO setting: 160
© Nicky Highlander Photography 2019
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This bird is not on the official list for Trinidad but it has been seen here for quite a number of years. A moulting male.
Image made looking from one set of battlements to another down the coast in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. A long exposure image made by using the Olympus High-Res shot more that combines 8 exposures into one 80mp RAW file. Each exposure was 5seconds, so the overall exposure was about 40seconds.
Image made with my Olympus OM-D e-M1.2 with the m.Zuiko 40-150mm f2.8 Pro lens, meFoto Globetrotter tripod and NiSi 10stop ND filter (150mm | ISO200 | 5.0s | f8 ). Processed solely in On1 Photo RAW 19.1.
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The Caribbean elaenia (Elaenia martinica) is a species of bird in the family Tyrannidae found in the West Indies and parts of Central America. Its natural habitats are tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, and heavily degraded former forest.
Clouds and pilot approaching
GTS Celebrity Summit is a Millennium-class cruise ship owned and operated by Celebrity Cruises and as such one of the first cruise ships to be powered by more environmentally friendly gas turbines.
The Black-faced Grassquit, known locally as the Black Sparrow, is a common and widespread resident on Jamaica.
This male was found feeding at 5,000ft in the Blue Mountains.
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